Question

read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. jimmer is playing basketball. after 24 seconds, the shot clock goes off and he loses the ball. this happens every time he gets the ball because he refuses to pass or shoot. which of the following statements is true? jimmer is on a fixed - interval schedule of reinforcement. jimmer is on a variable - interval schedule of reinforcement. jimmer is on a fixed - ratio schedule of reinforcement. jimmer is on a variable - ratio schedule of reinforcement.

Explanation:

A fixed - interval schedule means a response is reinforced after a fixed time has passed. Here, the shot clock goes off after a fixed 24 - second interval each time Jimmer has the ball, regardless of his behavior (refusing to pass or shoot), which is characteristic of a fixed - interval schedule.

Answer:

Jimmer is on a fixed - interval schedule of reinforcement.